Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.
(Refer to the "STEERING COLUMN ")
Disconnect the ignition switch connector (B) and the key switch connector (A) from under the steering column.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Connector And Key Switch Connector
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If it is necessary to remove the key lock cylinder (A), remove the key lock cylinder after pushing lock pin with key ACC.

Fig 2: Identifying Key Lock Cylinder
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